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Soothe Bites Naturally With These Essential Oil Bug Balm Sticks

Bug bites are the worst, right? No matter what I do, I can never seem to avoid the itchy bumps and bites that come with summer. Even with citronella candles, repellent sprays and long sleeves, I inevitably still get bitten. Sadly, I think it’s an uphill battle I’m destined to lose but that doesn’t mean I can’t come prepared.

This super soothing bug balm is a portable solution to insect bites of all sorts. Essential oils like lavender and lemon balm soothe inflammation while shea butter protects irritated skin. Just pop the cap on and toss it in your purse so you’re armed for your next outdoor adventure.

Soothing Bug Bite Sticks

Traditional anti-itch creams can be pretty icky when it comes to the ingredients. Whether you have sensitive skin or you’re just concerned about toxic chemicals, it makes sense to choose an insect balm that’s 100% natural. Thankfully, making your own is super easy. This one uses only a handful of skin-soothing ingredients, many of which you might already have in your pantry.

All of the bug balm recipes floating around out there are pretty much the same: beeswax, shea butter and oils. That leaves a lot of room to play around and find a recipe that works for you. I use coconut oil in mine because it’s antibacterial and I love how it feels on my skin, but olive or avocado oil would also work. Then just add some essential oils to soothe skin and decrease inflammation.

And while you don’t have to store your bug balm in tubes, I love how portable they are. Since I don’t always know when I’m going to be spending time outside, I always keep a tube or two in my purse for emergencies. It’s kid safe and can even be used for cuts, scrapes and sun burn relief. Oh, and it also doubles as lip balm and moisturizer in a pinch! How’s that for multi-tasking?